Fresh Air Please!

Let’s face it, how much time do we spend out in the fresh air, compared to how much time we dream about it? It seems that all of our lives have become so busy that we never take time to just breath, sit back and take it all in.

We live and work in the city (or “Town” as us “bay people” like to call it), but always have a longing for that sea breeze that awaits when we turn off the Trans Canada highway to Eastport. Its like an “ah ha” moment when we crest over the top of the hill and see “The Arm” and causeway that leads to the Peninsula. We never get tired of seeing that scene. Then we start to plan our weekend. We say that we want to do this, and that, and more besides. We usually just end up taking it easy and relaxing. We spend time outdoors with our kids and friends and family that still live there.

Only a few of our friends that we grew up with still live there. Many have moved to Town or the Mainland to work. Although they are away, they always long for home. Who wouldn’t? I mean, the slow pace, the people, the food, the scenery, the lifestyle that we left behind is like no other. You’ll often hear tourists say that the people of Newfoundland are some of the nicest, genuine people that you’ll meet. Well, they aren’t wrong. You will be called, “my duckie” or “my love” and offered some of the best food around! Everyone tries to feed you when you go to their home. Usually they aren’t satisfied until you’ve accepted a lunch or a meal from them while you’re visiting.

We like to spend time at the beach in the summer, and out in boat. The wintertime offers some good snow for snowmobiling. Its all about the outdoors to us. You really don’t have to live in Newfoundland to find fresh air. (Although, I am biased and say that there’s no other place like it). From one end of the country to the other, people always find a way to get out and enjoy the quiet life. Cottages at the lake, cabins in the mountains, boating, skiing, whatever gets you out. That’s what BayLife is about. Don’t get caught up in the fast paced work life and not make time for yourself to slow down a little. Always remember to breath in the fresh air and enjoy life.

Kristen